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“Good.” Sebastian glared at the screen. “Let’s see what Mr. Grenache does now.”
His phone rang. He answered. Yes. Thank you, Donna. He hung up the phone.
Well, Ms. Kern called in sick. But we know she’s not at home.
We know she didn’t have a boyfriend. But someone killed one of my men and knocked out the other. Ms. Kerns is probably lying low with that person who helped her escape. She knows what’s on that flash drive. Find her and kill her.
Nadia fell back against my chest covering her mouth.
Yes, sir. Consider it done.
“Got you both!” Sebastian exclaimed.
He turned to us. “I recorded the order to kill. Give me thirty minutes I’ll skim the flash drive. Nadia, you’ll call your office again. Tell your boss you have something for him, but you will only give it to him if he meets you. Which he won’t do. He’ll send his hit man. Not to worry, we’ll be waiting to kill them all.” His sinister eyes glanced over us.
Nadia exhaled and nodded.
“Sit on the sofa and relax while Sebastian works. I’ll grab a fresh cup of coffee for you.” I guided her steps toward the sofa. She pulled her legs underneath her as she sat. I scurried over with the piping hot mug, placing it on the wooden coffee table. Kneeling before her, I stared into her big beautiful eyes. “Will you be ok while I step outside and talk to my brother?”
She caressed my face. “Yes.”
I leaned in and took her lips. “Right back.”
Valen and I walked onto the porch.
His big arms crossed his broad chest. “Well if it isn’t Mr. I’ll never fall in love. What happened brother?”
His brown eyes met mine. “I got to hear this. You said you’d die alone. You said after the way Charlene claimed to love me then asked for a divorce, you said you never wanted that same fate.”
“I’m aware of what I said, Valen. My PTSD hit me hard the other night. She was so brave. Nadia followed me into the dark woods and tamed this beast of a man with her soft voice and words of kindness. We’ve been neighbors for a couple of years. I always wanted her but was too afraid to take a chance. But being here with her made me see life differently. I will risk a broken heart for a chance at love. Nadia understands the next time I’m on active duty, I might not come back. She wants to create a forever for us in our own way. Living every day as it’s our last.”
“Ah, huh? When did this revelation hit before or after she ran into trouble?”
I ran my fingers over my gruff face. “After I rescued her from two men trying to kill her.”
He threw his head back in laughter. “Of course, she feels that way. Big bad Commander Wilder rescued her. How can I ever repay you?” he mocked.
I grabbed Valen by the front of his T-shirt glowering him. “I said I am willing to try. Something I wasn’t willing to do until I saw her. I’ve fought my feelings for her all this time. And she’s had a crush on me before I saved her, smart ass.”
“Ok. If you say so.”
I released his shirt. Gripping my hair, I fell against the cabin. “Now, I’m worried about leaving her behind. She begged me not to leave her. I didn’t want my heart broken nor did I want to turn a woman into a widow.”
His heavy hand landed on my shoulder. “I hope it works out for you. It sounds like she really cares.”
I glanced at him. “Thanks, Valen. If I can find happiness so can you.”
Valen and I peered at the screen door as it swung open. “It’s all about finding the right woman who’s willing to listen and be understanding.” Nadia smiled falling into my huge arms.
“Maybe I should create an extreme love military website to help others find happiness in whatever capacity that may be.”
“Guys, come in here,” Sebastian yelled out.
We ran inside and huddled around Sebastian.
“Nadia, time to make the call.” Sebastian pushed his baseball cap up resting on his moussed black hair. His green eyes stared into hers. “Once you have your boss on the phone, tell him to meet you at this address.” He pointed to the computer screen.
She nodded, swallowed hard, and gripped the burner phone to her ear.
